First Statement about ISIL Video from Government : There is no confirmed information about video

ANKARA – Turkish State spokesperson Numan Kurtulmuş made a statement to the press. Kurtulmuş also said “ There is no confirmed information about the video. Also some workers of media should watch their step!”


After the Council of Ministers meeting spokesperson Numan Kurtulmuş made a statement to the press. It was asked to Kurtulmuş about ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) video which two Turkish soldiers burned alive. Kurtulmuş “ There is no confirmed information by Turkish Armed Forces and National Defense Ministry about the video. We will share with public if we have information. This way is the most lowness way mechanism of terrorist organizations. They aim to scared people and push them to desperation” said .



“They want to people scare from each other. Some workers of media should watch their step. Especially social media is not a space to publish video irresponsibly. Turkey is fighting with ISIL right now. Sitting in own chair and sharing fake video are not patriotism” said Kurtulmuş.


Kurtulmuş also spoke about State of Emergence and said “ State of Emergence topic was spoken in the meeting as well. State of Emergence isn’t decelerated just for sake of conversation. If State of Emergence wouldn’t decelerated, we couldn’t well enough struggle against terrorist organizations. We wish to remove State of Emergence before referendum but there is no such a decision right now.”